/rant on
It is a sad tragic fact of life that they just don't make 'em like they used to. Whether it's that $100 blouse you bought at Macy's that unravels at the first cleaning, to the New Improved Taco Flavored Doritos (what was wrong with the old flavor I ask you!), it just seems like things are a weak impersonation of what I now refer to as the Glory Years. All in the Family, Three's Company, MASH, Soap, I could go on. These are the classic sitcoms of a bygone era, and era where you had to rush in to catch your favorite show because there was no TiVo, and chances are if you were a kid like me, you had to wash up from being outside playing. Imagine that, outside playing...what was I thinking.
I've spent the last 17 years or so watching many sitcoms, because who doesn't like to laugh? I would like someone to explain a couple of things to me-#1-WHAT THE HELL WAS SO FUNNY ABOUT SEINFELD?!?! Honestly people, stop being sheep, don't jump on the Jerry Train, it was NOT a funny show. The best thing going for the show was Michael Richards (pre meltdown) and frankly, I liked him better on Fridays (anyone remember that little gem?) #2-Actually there is no #2, I just needed to get that Seinfeld rant off my chest.
Now separating the wheat from the chaff was pretty easy through the 90s. There was Friends, Cheers, Frasier, all of them good sitcoms, good for some laughs. But let's face it, it's been a while since there was something I could sink my teeth into.
Last year started the teeth sinking with the show How I Met Your Mother. A very funny show with some of the most relatable characters. The cast is stellar, I mean come on Neil Patrick Harris is an amazing actor that can pull off Barney better than if there was a real guy named Barney that acted that way. Look past Doogie Howser (which was a great show if you were a tween when it came out), think Clara's Heart. Neil is beyond marvelous. (Mental note...relay my attempt to set Neil up with a girl at Boogie's party at Les Deux). The entire cast is stand out and the writing is smart and hilarious. So Monday is looking up.
Then, like a golden halo of angelic light and visage...it came. It came this season in the coveted 8:30 spot behind How I Met Your Mother. Yes friends, I am talking about Big Bang Theory. I don't know how a show can get funnier...ever....I mean ever. Everything about it is amazing..the writing is just too funny, and the cast chemistry (HAHA - get it-chemistry - and they are physicists..god Im good) is phenomenal. But face it, let's give credit where credit is due. Jim Parsons is HYSTERICAL. I mean beyond hysterical. A testament to the guys enormous talent is that he embraces Sheldon and takes what is already funny and makes it fall down laughing. All intellectually. He's cute as a button too. Give props to Johnny Galecki for accepting the role of Sheldon's straight man cause Galecki is WAY WAY more talented than anyone even has a clue. His own moments are off the hook in their own right. I'm going to build a shrine to Chuck Lorre because the guy is a genius. Not only do I get a show that makes me laugh so hard I actually rewind the scene to live it again, but then..just when I think the merriment is over...I get one of his awesome vanity cards that makes me laugh my ass off again. (Well most of the time...his Veteran's Day vanity card was simply stated and well put..United We Stand)
Then it's time to catch up on all the shows I've missed and Monday was a good day. No, No I don't stick around for Two and a Half Men...Although I love Charlie Sheen. For a guy that got his big break in heavy dramas, he's actually one of the best comedic actors around. No, I just am sick of those comedies with smart ass fat kids. They aren't cute, they are annoying.
/rant off
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